1674 Collection

John Milton Vertue
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21, with the motto: " Poets are born, not made"

RICHARD BEAU NASH The dandy in his younger days when Beau was an appropriate sobriquet : later, alas, he put on weight, despite the health-giving waters of Bath

Duchess of Newcastle
MARGARET CAVENDISH, DUCHESS OF NEWCASTLE Here described as the Marchioness, though the horse seems marginally more important

John Milton Dictating
JOHN MILTON depicted dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters

Milton Dictating
JOHN MILTON English writer, depicted after he had become blind, dictating to his daughter

RANC, Jean. Charles III as a Child
RANC, Jean (1674-1735). Portrait of Charles III of Spain as a Child. ca. 1723. Rococo. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum

John Milton at 21
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21

Milton, Miniature
JOHN MILTON poet and pamphleteer Date: 1608-1674

MAP OF NEW ENGLAND, c1674. Line engraving, c1674

Milton / Poems 1645
JOHN MILTON English poet

Sultans of the Adil Shah Dynasty of Bijapur
Eight rulers of the house of Bijapur including Sultan Yusuf Adil Shah (1450-1510) on the throne, Ibrahim I and Ali I at left, and Ibrahim II, Muhammad at right

Scene from Brecourt's play, L'Ombre de Moliere (The Shade of Moliere), first performed in 1674, the year after Moliere's death. 17th century

PHILIPPE II D'ORLEANS
PHILIPPE II, duc d'ORLEANS nephew of Louis XIV, Regent of France after his uncle's death. Date: 1674 - 1723

Boeing 727-225 C-FCJI (msn 22435 / 1674), of Cargojet Airways. Date: circa 2005

John Milton, b 1608, d 1674 (engraving)
978658 John Milton, b 1608, d 1674 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton, b 1608, d 1674)

Title page of the fifth edition of The Compleat Gamester
XJF119830 Title page of the fifth edition of The Compleat Gamester, attributed to Charles Cotton (1630-87), pub. 1725 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

University Seal (engraving)
3631584 University Seal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University Seal. Illustration for Oxford Men and their Colleges by Joseph Foster (James Parker)

John Norton; frontispiece to Scholars Vade Mecum, 1674 (engraving)
609365 John Norton; frontispiece to Scholars Vade Mecum, 1674 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Norton; frontispiece to Scholars Vade Mecum)

The Festival of the Corpus Christi at Valencia (engraving)
1060152 The Festival of the Corpus Christi at Valencia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of the Corpus Christi at Valencia)

RACINE / IPHIGENIE
IPHIGENIE EN AULIDE Clytemnestre is reluctant for her daughter Iphigenie to be sacrificed Date: 1674

MILTON DICTATES
JOHN MILTON, blind in old age, dictates Paradise Lost to his three daughters. Date: 1608-1674

Christoph Miller, Giant
MAXIMILIAN CHRISTOF MILLER German giant from Leipzig, who came to England in 1733 and died there a year later Date: 1674 - 1734

A Royal Yacht of 1674 by G. H. Davis
A diagrammatic reconstruction painting of a royal yacht owned by King Charles II, one of two presented to him by the Dutch when he was restored to the throne

Dutch turning New Amsterdam over to the English, 1670s
Final Dutch surrender of New Netherland to the English, 1674. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Merrymakers Inn 1674 Adriaen van Ostade Dutch
Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674, Adriaen van Ostade, Dutch, 1610-1685, Holland, Oil on panel, 18 3/8 × 16 1/8 in. (46.7 × 41 cm)

Anselm van Hulle 1601 a 1674 Claude de Mesmes d Avaux
After Anselm van Hulle, (1601 - after 1674), Claude de Mesmes d Avaux, 1595-1650, Oil on canvas, Height: 73 cm (28.7), Width: 63 cm (24.8)

Anselm van Hulle 1601 a 1674 Herman Scherer
After Anselm van Hulle, (1601 - after 1674), Herman Scherer, Hermann Adolf Scherger, Oil on canvas, Height: 73 cm (28.7), Width: 64 cm (25.1)

Portrait Surveyor Andries van der Wal surveyor Andries van der Wal
Portrait of a Surveyor (Andries van der Wal), Portrait of the surveyor Andries van der Wal (died 1671), standing in a landscape with a measuring stick with two assistants

Return Hunt hunting party ladies gentlemen gate
The Return from the Hunt, The Return of the Hunt. A hunting party of ladies and gentlemen at the gate of an outside residence

Interior Church St Bavo Haarlem St Bavo Church
Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem, Interior of the St Bavo Church in Haarlem. On the right the small organ behind the pulpit

Portrait Jacob de Witt 1589-1674 Half-length
Portrait of Jacob de Witt (1589-1674), Portrait of Jacob de Witt (1589-1674). Half-length, to the right, sitting with the right arm resting on a table

Forest Road Forest landscape figures road boy addresses
Forest Road, Forest landscape with some figures near a road. A boy addresses a walking elegant couple. Jan Looten, 1650 - 1674, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 97 cm × w 82.4 cm d 6.5 cm

Madonna Marias half-figure folded hands looking
Madonna, Madonna. Marias half-figure, with folded hands, looking to the right. After an original by Guido Reni, Mater Dolorosa, Willem Paulet (rejected attribution), 1674, cardboard, tin (metal)

Man Urine Bottle Hand half-length looking bottle
Man with Urine Bottle in his Hand, Man, half-length, looking into a bottle of urine that he holds in his right hand, examination of urine, Antonio Zanchi (attributed to), Naples, c. 1650 - c

River view Fantasized river landscape city situated
River view, River view. Fantasized river landscape with a city situated at the foot of hills on a river. In the foreground a long wooden jetty with a boat, pier, quay, wharf, mountains, coast, river

View Heusden city side river kinds boats sail
View of Heusden, View of the city of Heusden from the other side of the river, all kinds of boats sail on the water, prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city, Heusden, Ms

Italian Landscape Figures woman donkey chat shepherd
Italian Landscape with Figures, Italian Landscape with Figures. A woman on a donkey has a chat with a shepherd and a resting woman with a large jug

Army Camp officer horseback drinks glass wine
Army Camp, An officer on horseback drinks a glass of wine in front of a tent decorated with a banner, wreath and beer jug

Riding School driving school field great outdoors
The Riding School, A driving school on a field in the great outdoors. In the foreground and left some horses, figures and dogs. On the right a carriage for a coach house

actresses Joanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier 1762-1827
The actresses Joanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier (1762-1827) and Geertruida Jacoba Grevelink-Hilverdink (1786-1827) in Iphigenia (1674) by Jean Racine (1639-99)

Country Road Hunter Peasants travelers left right
Country Road with Hunter and Peasants, Country Road with some travelers on the left. On the right a family rests by a fence, with two hunters with horses and dogs attached

Italian Harbor left sea right large round tower
Italian Harbor, Italian Harbor. On the left the sea, on the right a large round tower of a city wall. A group of men rest and dice on the floor in front of the tower

Portrait woman member Citters family presumably
Portrait of a woman, possibly a member of the Citters family, presumably a member of the Citters family. Knee, sitting. Caspar Netscher, 1674, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 49 cm × w 39 cm d 8.5 cm

Legation Czar Muscovy way Meeting States-General
The Legation of the Czar of Muscovy on its way to the Meeting of the States-General in The Hague, November 4, 1631, 1631. To the right the buildings of the Binnenhof, The Hague, Binnenhof

Horse killed right side Killed horses series title
Horse killed on the right side Killed horses (series title), Horse lying on the right seen from the front. Jan van Huchtenburg (mentioned on object), unknown, 1674 - 1733, paper, engraving

View village horsemen foreground Riders landscape
View of a village with horsemen in the foreground, Riders in a landscape. On the left the houses of a village, horse (traffic on land), landscapes (landscape with figures, staffage)

Godliness surrounded three divine virtues Title page
Godliness surrounded by the three divine virtues Title page for: S. Curcellaeus, The Zedelyke Works, ca. 1674, Above a pedestal stands the personified Godliness

Portrait Antonius Schellingwou priest physician Antonius Schellingwou
Portrait of Antonius Schellingwou, Portrait of priest and physician Antonius Schellingwou, Antonius Schellingwou, Willem van der Laegh (mentioned on object), 1624 - 1674, paper, engraving

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"1674: A Year of Literary Brilliance and Cultural Influences" In 1674, the world witnessed a convergence of remarkable individuals and events that left an indelible mark on history. Among them was John Milton, the renowned English poet and author of "Paradise Lost. " Despite his blindness, Milton's genius continued to shine as he dictated his masterpieces with unwavering determination. One such moment captured in time is the image of John Milton dictating his profound thoughts to an attentive scribe. This scene epitomizes his resilience and unwavering commitment to literature, inspiring generations to come. Meanwhile, across the channel in France, another literary luminary emerged – Jean Racine. His play "L'Ombre de Moliere" captivated audiences with its wit and brilliance, paying homage to the great French playwright who had recently passed away. While poets shaped culture through their words, other influential figures made their mark in different ways. Richard Beau Nash became a prominent figure in Georgian society as a social arbiter extraordinaire. His refined taste and impeccable manners set new standards for elegance and sophistication among London's elite. The Duchess of Newcastle also left her imprint on this era. As one of England's first female writers to publish under her own name, she defied societal norms by expressing herself through poetry and prose. Artistic expressions flourished during this period too. Philippe II d'Orleans commissioned exquisite miniatures capturing significant moments like Charles III as a child – showcasing both artistic talent and royal lineage. Maps played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world around us. The detailed map of New England from 1674 provides insight into early colonial settlements while highlighting geographical discoveries that expanded horizons beyond imagination. As we reflect upon 1674 today, it serves as a reminder that creativity knows no bounds – whether it be through literature or artistry.